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Cricket Warbler, Senegal
The enchanting little Cricket Warbler is usually tame and approachable in the sahelian wastes of northern Senegal.
Bronze-winged Courser, Gambia
The Bronze-winged Courser is a widespread species over the African continent but as its habits are mainly nocturnal it can be difficult to find. This individual was one of three together seen in daylight during the Gambia & Senegal 2010 tour.
Blue-bellied Roller, Gambia
The Blue-bellied Roller is unique to West Africa and there is no finer tour than Gambia & Senegal to see them on.
Black-headed Lapwing, Senegal
This striking Black-headed Lapwing was watched coming down to drink at a waterhole in Senegal.
Bearded Barbet, Gambia
The grotesque but magnificent Bearded Barbet is one of the many colourful and stunning birds that can be found in West Africa.
African Swallow-tailed Kite, Senegal
The delicate and delightful African Swallow-tailed Kite is a highlight of our visit into northern Senegal.
African Stonechat, Senegal
This female African Stonechat is of the isolated race moptanus that lives in the marshes at the mouth of the Senegal River.
African Silverbill, Senegal
African Silverbills gather in quite large numbers in northern Senegal.
African Scops Owl, Gambia
The tiny African Scops Owl is quite common in the central River District of The Gambia.
African Pied Hornbill, Gambia
A male African Pied Hornbill in the shady Abuko Nature Reserve in The Gambia. This species exists here at the north-westernmost edge of its range.